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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.40, 1,001.48 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.40, 1,001.48 and 342 is: 513.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.40 : 1,001.48 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.40/1,001.48 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.40x = 1,001.48 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.40x = 342,506.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,506.16/666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.96

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